The Math Learning Center

We’re excited to offer a free webinar series for K–5 educators that explores how free MLC math apps can support meaningful classroom engagement. Start with the on-demand replay of Sphere Not! Exploring Shapes with the Geoboard App. Then register for two upcoming 30-minute sessions focused on teaching fundamental math concepts in engaging ways: April 24: Number Rack App + Number Chart App May 21: Math Clock App Feel free to pass this along to colleagues and district leaders! https://lnkd.in/gAWy7NTw

How can coaches and instructional leaders increase the mathematical depth of planning conversations? At the 2025 Virtual Leadership Institute, keynote speaker Lynsey Gibbons and the Transforming and Understanding Professional Learning (TUPL) team will introduce a curriculum-based coaching process that brings focus and clarity to instructional planning. Whether you’re a coach, leader, or classroom teacher, this keynote will offer tools to sharpen your practice and support stronger instruction. June 24–26 Online via Zoom $275 per person Register today: https://lnkd.in/gSwypmuY

Join us at #VLI2025 as Jody Guarino and Chepina Rumsey lead a keynote on nurturing wonder and curiosity in K–5 Bridges students. Participants will explore: • Question stems that inspire curiosity • Strategies to foster student engagement • Games that encourage mathematical argumentation June 26 | 8:10–9:40 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your instructional toolkit! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSwypmuY

What do you say or do when a student’s strategy doesn’t make sense to you? In our latest podcast episode, we speak with Ryan Flessner of Butler University about how educators can respond thoughtfully in the moment—supporting both learning and student identity. Listen for insights you can use during your next classroom conversation. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g4q-CB_D

Happening Today! There’s still time to register for MLC’s free, 30-minute math app webinar happening this afternoon. Join Patrick Vennebush, our chief learning officer, to explore how our free math apps deepen student understanding through visual models. 3:30–4:00 p.m. (PDT) Live on Zoom Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or math leader, this quick session is packed with ideas you can use right away. https://lnkd.in/gZ5Q2cM8

Use MLC Free Math Apps to Boost Student Engagement Join Chief Learning Officer Patrick Vennebush tomorrow, April 2nd, for a 30-minute interactive webinar showcasing how to deepen student understanding with visual models that are available to everyone. April 2, 2025 3:30–4:00 p.m. (PDT) | Live on Zoom https://lnkd.in/gZ5Q2cM8

At #VLI2025, educators will explore how collaborative coaching fosters community and deepens instructional knowledge. Join Nicora Placa’s keynote session and learn ways educators can: • Rehearse instructional routines • Center student thinking • Engage with students’ mathematical strategies • Elicit and respond to students’ ideas June 24 | 1:20–2:50 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your practice and connect with fellow educators. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSwypmuY

Final call to register! Our free March 27 webinar at 1 p.m. CT will showcase how Otus enhances Bridges assessments with a seamless digital experience—empowering educators with real-time insights to drive student success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how technology can support instructional decisions and assessment strategies. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/g_ifg2PC

Tracking student progress is key to effective instruction. The Math Learning Center and Otus are making this easier by bringing Bridges in Mathematics assessments to a digital platform. Join our free March 27 webinar at 1 p.m. CT to see how Otus enhances assessment delivery and provides valuable data-driven insights to support educators and administrators. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g_ifg2PC

Neurodiversity is an essential consideration in designing inclusive math classrooms. But what does it really mean, and how does it impact learning? In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Cathery Yeh, professor in STEM education at the University of Texas at Austin, shares insights on designing environments that support neurodiverse students in elementary mathematics. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ggERJkWE